Tsien leads study of learning and memory

Posted July 30, 2001; 12:25 a.m.

by rstevens

A Princeton neurobiologist has assembled a genetic "parts list" for the brain region that controls most learning and memory. This catalog is a first step in drawing up complete plans and diagrams for how the learning and memory system works, said ...

Gould featured in New Yorker

Posted July 24, 2001; 04:28 p.m.

by rstevens

Princeton neuroscientist Elizabeth Gould, a pioneer in revealing the brains remarkable system for renewing its supply of neurons, is featured in an article in the July 23 issue of The New Yorker magazine.

Jurists announce "Princeton Principles"

Posted July 23, 2001; 10:08 a.m.

by mmarks

Leading jurists and legal experts today announced principles to guide the prosecution of war crimes and other serious crimes under international law when there are no traditional jurisdictional links to the victims or perpetrators. If adopted by g...

"Light of Ancient Athens" exhibition, through Oct. 7

Posted July 19, 2001; 09:58 a.m.

by mmarks

An exhibition in the main gallery of Firestone sheds light on the ruins of ancient Athens -- as well as on a remarkable series of pictures by a famed photographer that recently were discovered in the library's collection and are being displayed fo...

Tigertones return from European tour

Posted July 18, 2001; 04:17 p.m.

by rstevens

The Tigertones, one of Princeton's premier all-male a cappella groups, recently completed a five-week tour of Europe. They visited England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Scotland, singing for such distinguished audienc...

Smithsonian taps biology professor for science commission

Posted July 18, 2001; 03:45 p.m.

by rstevens

Professor of Biology Simon Levin has been appointed to a new advisory commission of the Smithsonian Institution. The panel will advise the institution on the direction of its future scientific research.

Sara Curran receives mentoring award

Posted July 12, 2001; 11:18 a.m.

by mmarks

for Women in Society has selected Sara Curran, assistant professor of sociology, to receive the group's mentoring award. The award is presented annually to a sociologist who offers outstanding academic, professional and personal mentoring to colle...

Politics lesson: Bartels recalls role in redistricting fight

Posted July 10, 2001; 03:31 p.m.

by mmarks

Professor Larry Bartels' research on politics and public affairs never included a close study of New Jersey politics. But when the chief justice of the state Supreme Court asked him to play a central role in the state's redistricting battle this s...

Amy Gutmann named provost

Posted July 6, 2001; 03:20 p.m.

by mmarks

Gutmann, a professor of politics at Princeton University since 1976 and the founding director of its University Center for Human Values, has been appointed by President Shirley Tilghman to succeed Professor Jeremiah Ostriker as provost, the second...

Tour of "Light of Ancient Athens" exhibition, July 15

Posted July 5, 2001; 10:51 a.m.

by mmarks

exhibition in the main gallery of Firestone sheds light on the ruins of ancient Athens -- as well as on a remarkable series of pictures by a famed photographer that recently were discovered in the library's collection and are being displayed for t...